MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,667 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside B post pillar door latch area corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar windscreen area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced B post pillar door latch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar windscreen area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced B post pillar door latch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point bracket area within 30cm of N/S/R lower suspension arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seatbelt mount floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s B post pillar door latch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A post/ pillar lower windscreen area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swival (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine and gearbox oily
steering rack damp
suspension bushes perishing and worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front windscreen slight damage
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
boot floor rust holed
coolant level low
crank pulley wobbling
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front windscreen slight damage
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
boot floor rust holed
coolant level low
crank pulley wobbling
engine and gearbox oily
steering rack damp
suspension bushes perishing and worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
oil leak from engine
water leak from water bottle
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
oil leak from engine
water leak from water bottle
patches of corrosion
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
patches of corrosion
small patches of corrosion
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
small patches of corrosion
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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L197 JKO is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1993 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 128,045 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L197 JKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L197 JKO is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 23 November 1993.
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